showstopper
noun
show·stop·per
ˈshō-ˌstä-pər 
1
: an act, song, or performer that wins applause so prolonged as to interrupt a performance
2
: something or someone exceptionally arresting or attractive
the gold crown was the showstopper of the exhibition
3
: one that stops or could stop the progress, operation, or functioning of something
Examples of showstopper in a Sentence
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
Full Sun Soil Type: Well-draining, Rich Soil pH: Mildly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.2)
USDA Hardiness Zone: Annual
With brilliant blue flowers and silvery foliage, Brazilian dwarf morning-glory is a showstopper in gardens and containers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Related: 4 epic waterfall road trip itineraries in Colorado
Colorado’s waterfalls are summer showstoppers tucked into canyons, tumbling over cliffs, or splashing into hidden swimming holes.
—Jennifer Broome, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
Out Even while just out and about casually, this duo were showstoppers.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for showstopper
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showstopper. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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